RX-8 Buy advise
#1
RX-8 Buy advise
Hello Everyone.
I will be purchasing a RX-8 next week and I think I am getting it at a great price from the dealership. I have visited this forum a few times and its help me make my decision. I would like to run the numbers by you guys to ensure that I am getting a good deal. Only thing that is bugging me is the warranty. This car only has about 2 years left of its warranty. I dont want to get into my third year of payments and start having things die.
Vehicle price $19,000 (was $20,000 originally)
Taxes (6%) 1,100
Dealership tax, tag, and dealer fees of $400
Delivery to house 250
Total price 20,750
Vehicle info
2006 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
24,000 miles
1 owner (Carfax report Clean)
Navigation
6 speed manual
Installed Options
Driver Air Bag
Anti-Lock Brakes
Air Conditioning
Alloy Wheels
Cruise Control
Passenger Air Bag
Rear Window Defroster
Power Seats
Leather Seats
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Power Steering
Side Air Bag
Sunroof/Moonroof
Tinted Glass
Tilt Wheel
I will be purchasing a RX-8 next week and I think I am getting it at a great price from the dealership. I have visited this forum a few times and its help me make my decision. I would like to run the numbers by you guys to ensure that I am getting a good deal. Only thing that is bugging me is the warranty. This car only has about 2 years left of its warranty. I dont want to get into my third year of payments and start having things die.
Vehicle price $19,000 (was $20,000 originally)
Taxes (6%) 1,100
Dealership tax, tag, and dealer fees of $400
Delivery to house 250
Total price 20,750
Vehicle info
2006 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
24,000 miles
1 owner (Carfax report Clean)
Navigation
6 speed manual
Installed Options
Driver Air Bag
Anti-Lock Brakes
Air Conditioning
Alloy Wheels
Cruise Control
Passenger Air Bag
Rear Window Defroster
Power Seats
Leather Seats
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Power Steering
Side Air Bag
Sunroof/Moonroof
Tinted Glass
Tilt Wheel
#4
I find this odd because according to Mazda that car should run about $32K at the lowest.
2008 RX-8 40th Anniv. Edt.
Exterior:
Metropolitan Gray Mica MSRP: $32,005 *
Trans: 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS
Engine: RENESIS ROTARY(2R) Request a Quote
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This is the GT package so its 10k less then new. Where are you guys finding these deals for 17K and 24 ?
2008 RX-8 40th Anniv. Edt.
Exterior:
Metropolitan Gray Mica MSRP: $32,005 *
Trans: 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS
Engine: RENESIS ROTARY(2R) Request a Quote
View Vehicle Details
This is the GT package so its 10k less then new. Where are you guys finding these deals for 17K and 24 ?
#5
KBB and Edmunds has this car with all options for 24K for just sticker. Right now after tax, fees I am still under by 4K. Where am i going wrong ?
#6
I find this odd because according to Mazda that car should run about $32K at the lowest.
2008 RX-8 40th Anniv. Edt.
Exterior:
Metropolitan Gray Mica MSRP: $32,005 *
Trans: 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS
Engine: RENESIS ROTARY(2R) Request a Quote
View Vehicle Details
This is the GT package so its 10k less then new. Where are you guys finding these deals for 17K and 24 ?
2008 RX-8 40th Anniv. Edt.
Exterior:
Metropolitan Gray Mica MSRP: $32,005 *
Trans: 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS
Engine: RENESIS ROTARY(2R) Request a Quote
View Vehicle Details
This is the GT package so its 10k less then new. Where are you guys finding these deals for 17K and 24 ?
#14
KBB is absurdly pro-dealer and anti private party or trade-in. I think most areas' banks use NADA, and it's much more realistic.
I just sold a Toyota Tacoma privately for $9500 (and the guy was VERY excited about it). KBB told me I could fetch $7200 for trade in or sell for $8500 privately. It's "retail" (dealer) value was nearly $12000. NADA said $10,125. On a side note, I'm probably 4-5 months away from buying an RX8 because of this sale
Based on my looking around I think a 2006 should fetch around $18000. It's racked up a few more miles than I would like on such a new car, but there's no harm in using $17k as a starting point for your end of the negotiations. $20000 is too much for that car.
I just sold a Toyota Tacoma privately for $9500 (and the guy was VERY excited about it). KBB told me I could fetch $7200 for trade in or sell for $8500 privately. It's "retail" (dealer) value was nearly $12000. NADA said $10,125. On a side note, I'm probably 4-5 months away from buying an RX8 because of this sale
Based on my looking around I think a 2006 should fetch around $18000. It's racked up a few more miles than I would like on such a new car, but there's no harm in using $17k as a starting point for your end of the negotiations. $20000 is too much for that car.
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I bought mine is so. florida. Carmax offered me 11,000 for my 05 RX-8 with 28K. That company is something else. Saw in the NY papers that GT's were being discounted 7,500. E mailed a dealer here. By the way all 2008 RX-8s get a 3,500 rebate from Mazda. My 40 Anniver edition was 34k before fees and taxes, about 1,8000. Bought it for 12K and my car. Gusess carmax was a little low
Last edited by rjo007; 07-21-2008 at 09:35 PM.
#17
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deals can be had if you don't mind demo, GS or automatics.
The best price so far for 08s are only 8k off and that's with cash payment. Not including Freight & PDI and tax!
The best price so far for 08s are only 8k off and that's with cash payment. Not including Freight & PDI and tax!
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